Shelley is reunited with his oldest friend, Ned, whom he asks to be best man at his forthcoming wedding. Ned, unfortunately, is a 'Jack The Lad' type who loves to drink, smoke, and make love. Fran dislikes him intensely, and openly says so.

• Peter Tilbury

• Alan Rickman
• Josephine Tewson
• Samantha Beckinsale